From advancements in diagnostic procedures to innovative business solutions, gastroenterology is a dynamic and evolving field with several key areas of future growth.
GI & Endoscopy
Miami-based Gastro Health is reinforcing its commitment to physician autonomy, ensuring that clinical decision-making remains in the hands of its medical professionals despite the organization's partnership with private equity.
Prabhleen Chahal, MD, has become the first practitioner in Texas to be named a master endoscopist by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
The shortage of gastroenterologists is one of the most pressing issues facing the specialty in the coming years.
Miami-based Gastro Health is setting a bold new course in GI care, driven by physician engagement and growth strategies.
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The capsule endoscopy market has shown significant growth in recent years due to the increased prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders and the growing preference for non-invasive diagnostic procedures, according to a recent market report.
Gastroenterologists are watching closely as shifts in the healthcare workforce are poised to reshape their field in the coming years.
Hagerstown, Md.-based Gastroenterology Associates closed Jan. 21 after more than 30 years of practice, according to a notice posted on the practice's Facebook page.
Kerrville, Texas-based Peterson Health has opened a new GI clinic at the Amanda and J. David Williams Surgery Center, which opened its doors in June 2024, according to a Feb. 17 report from the Hill Country Community Journal.
Colorectal cancer screenings are booming, a trend driven largely by revised guidelines recommending screenings begin at age 45, as well as the lingering backlog of elective endoscopy cases from the COVID-19 pandemic.